193 Partisans: The Friendship and Rivalry of Adams and Jefferson

193 Partisans: The Friendship and Rivalry of Adams and Jefferson

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. Two drafters and signers of the Declaration of Independence, two diplomats who served the United States abroad in Europe, and two men who went on to serve as vice president and president of the United States. Both men left indelible marks on American society. Adams and Jefferson are two founders who captivate the attention of and greatly interest Americans today, so in honor of the 242nd anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the 192nd anniversary of their deaths, we will explore their lives and relationship. Barbara Oberg and Sara Georgini, two historians and documentary editors, join us from the Papers of Thomas Jefferson and the Papers of John Adams Documentary Editing Projects so we can explore the lives and relationships of John and Abigail Adams and Thomas Jefferson. Show Notes: https://www.benfranklinsworld.com/193 Sponsor Links Omohundro Institute Discover the relationship between “Abigail and Tom” The Great Courses Plus (Free Trial) Complementary Episodes Episode 007: Sara Georgini, John Adams and The Adams Papers Editorial Project Episode 018: Danielle Allen, Our Declaration Episode 117: Annette Gordon-Reed, The Life and Ideas of Thomas Jefferson Episode 141: A Declaration in Draft Episode 145: Rosemarie Zaggari, Mercy Otis Warren and the American Revolution Episode 150: Woody Holton, Abigail Adams: Revolutionary Speculator Episode 188: Terri Halperin, The Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798 Helpful Show Links Ben Franklin's World Facebook Page Join the Ben Franklin's World Community Sign-up for the Franklin Gazette Newsletter Ben Franklin's World iOS App Ben Franklin's World Android App Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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